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Butler Hospital workers continue an hours-long sit-in as they strike for a new contract on June 13, 2025. (WJAR)

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by NBC 10 NEWSFri, June 13th 2025 at 11:11 AM

Butler Hospital workers continue an hours-long sit-in as they strike for a new contract on June 13, 2025. (WJAR)

(WJAR) — Butler Hospital union workers continue their hours-long sit-in as part of their strike for a new contract.

The union wants better wages and safer working conditions.

The hospital released this statement:

We have a bargaining session scheduled for Tuesday, June 17, and hope SEIU 1199 NE will commit to engaging in a constructive, solutions-focused dialogue at that time. While we respect the right to peaceful demonstration, it is disheartening that after 29 days on strike, the union appears more focused on public theatrics than on returning to the bargaining table to achieve real progress. We urge SEIU 1199 NE to prioritize the negotiation process so that together we can reach a sustainable agreement that honors our workforce and protects the long-term sustainability of Butler Hospital and the patients we are privileged to serve.

The hospital has posted all of the striking workers' jobs. It says it will welcome any employee back who hasn't been replaced.